obsolete_gum true FMA:59762 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001828 Gingival James Malone gums The tissue that surrounds the necks of teeth and covers the alveolar parts of the jaws; broadly: the alveolar portion of a jaw with its enveloping soft tissues. true NCIt:C32677 BTO:0000519 The soft tissue surrounding the neck of individual teeth as well as covering the alveolar bone. The tissue is fibrous and continuous with the periodontal ligament and mucosal covering. Catherine Leroy use : http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001828 label : gingiva gingiva 2.61